The 2009 Marin Green Business Forum is produced by MarinLink and the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce.

MarinLink http://www.marinlink.org

MarinLink is a non-profit corporation operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code which promotes and executes community connections and collaborative projects in the arts/education, environment, health, spiritual, and business communities. Special emphasis is placed on connecting Marin’s vast non profit resources with the private sector. Since its inception in 2005, MarinLink has developed a variety of programs engaging businesses, non profits and individuals in meaningful projects that address important and unmet community needs.
•    Vision: Functioning as a high-performance, tactical and nimble organization, MarinLink is focused on building a more collaborative, sustainable and effective community.
•    Mission: MarinLink invites individuals, non profits and businesses to identify categorize and collaborate on key initiatives for Marin County. Our phased service Linkubator Program is ground-breaking and a paradigm for how key resources and people can become the launching pad for innovation – Connecting our Community for Success.

Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce http://www.millvalley.org

The mission of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote a healthy economic climate, advocate public policy for business and enhance life in Mill Valley.

A vibrant Mill Valley business community retains and creates jobs and helps maintain a strong tax base. Successful Mill Valley businesses benefit everyone! The Mill Valley Chamber supports local independent businesses which helps the community in the following ways:

• Keeps revenue and profits in town
• Supports local residents with family-owned businesses
• Supports local community programs including schools and ball teams
• Provides a stable economic foundation with ties to the community

Chamber Principles

• Advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that promotes business growth
• Work with Mill Valley businesses to help them succeed and prosper and promote Mill Valley to new businesses
• Assist businesses to connect with new markets, customers and clients
• Promote sustainable business practices which improve the bottom line while benefiting the environment.

The Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce was the first and is the only Marin Chamber of Commerce certified by the County as a green business. Promoting and producing a variety of “green” events each year, the Mill Valley Chamber has taken a leadership position with eco-friendly initiatives including co-founding and producing the Marin Green Business Forum.

Partners

We’d like to thank our diverse and talented supplier and service provider partners for supporting the Marin Green Business Forum. Without their support, the event simply couldn’t take place.

Audio Systems: Team Pro Event- www.teamproevent.com

Team Pro Event, Inc. is dedicated to the design, development and management of exceptional Fairs, Festivals and Special Events. Our goals for these events are to celebrate, educate and promote the sharing of ideas, arts, cultures and lifestyles.

Business Development: BSC Sustainability Services- www.bscsustainabilityservices.com

BSC Sustainability Services is a consulting company devoted to helping clients increase marketplace value by incorporating sustainability within their culture and operations. We help clients integrate environmentally responsible principles and practices, showing organizations how to reduce risk, cut costs, increase revenues and create strong brands.

Eco-Bags: Clean Conscience Goods- www.cleanconsciencegoods.com

Clean Conscience Goods by AAH HAA! Inc.
The best choice for smarter, cleaner, and greener products using 100% recycled plastic bottles, recycled canvas or organic cotton.  Made in the USA using domestic resources and labor. products include a line of cloth logo printed reusable bags; shopping totes; lunch bags; produce bags; shoe bags; laundry bags; table linens; aprons, and other home products.  Retail and wholesale.

Event Promotion: Presidio Graduate School- www.presidioedu.org/

Presidio Graduate School is a learning community dedicated to developing business and civic leaders with the competencies and the courage to implement their ideas for creating a sustainable future. All programs at Presidio are designed around a set of core competencies in sustainable systems, leadership, and management that give the curriculum a rigorous structure. As a result, our graduates bring extraordinary value and operational insight to their chosen professions.

Financial Services: JM Bookkeeping- www.JMBookkeeping.com

Certified Public Bookkeeper and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor providing local businesses and non-profits with cash flow projections, GAAP financial reporting, budgets, payroll, benefits administration, day-to-day bookkeeping, and QuickBooks consulting

Food and Beverages:

gelateria cici- www.gelateriacici.com

An Italian gelateria offering sorbetti, gelati oggi, panini, quiche, soups and more deliciously made from local, sustainable ingredients.

Mill Valley Market- www.millvalleymarket.com

Mill Valley’s  first and only green certified food market. Mill Valley Market is an independent family owned grocery store. In some ways we’re old fashioned, yet it seems like the industry has turned full circle, back to the approach we’ve used for years. We’ve always been about quality, excellent service and selection. We’re nothing but local and all about sustainability.

Stefano’s Solar Powered Pizza- www.stefanossolarpizza.com

The only solar powered pizzeria in the US! A certified green business using 100% locally sourced ingredients.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET- www.wholefoodsmarket.com

The world’s leader in natural and organic foods with more than 270 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. We seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Graphic Design Services: Clean Line Design- www.cleanlinedesign.com

The purpose of graphic design is to emphasize content, not get in the way of it. A well-designed piece draws a reader in — that’s the job of a good layout. We focus on marketing communications materials such as brochures, trade show signage, logos, websites, and more.

Video Production Equipment: Focus Audio Visual-  www.focusav.com

Audio Visual Rental, Sales and Production

Website Development: Trent Boeschen- http://trentboeschen.com/

Website Management, Development, Technical Support and Consulting